Please note, this review is from 2012. The picture are from 2016.What’s on offer?If by some bizarre fluke you were unaware of Yalumba’s reputation before booking, this brunch’s intentions become as crystal clear as a bubbly glass the minute you take a seat among the balloons, party hats and hooters that line the tables. This one’s a renowned party brunch, and the twee props and free-flowing bubbly – of three different yet notable varieties – don’t let you forget it. Food-wise, there’s both an à la carte menu and a small buffet area. But this brunch’s priorities are spelled out simply by reading the back of your waiter’s uniform. It boasts proudly the thousands of bottles uncorked at brunch over Yalumba’s notorious tenure.

The venue?The small and cosy indoor restaurant is far from the most exotic venue in Dubai, but things are livened up by a cheese-tastic DJ, which can have punters on the dancefloor by 3pm on rowdier days. It’s better in winter months when the pleasant terrace becomes a bearable place to linger throughout the afternoon.

What sort of crowd turn out?While it’s very much a party brunch, it’s far from the cheapest option in town, so it’s generally one you’d be unlikely to visit every Friday. Expect an older crowd with a few bob spare, in the mood to let their hair down. Noisy, convivial and quite a lot of fun, but Yalumba won't be to everyone's taste.

Standout dish?The à la carte menu is far superior to the buffet offerings. The only real standout is the range of quality bubbly on offer. But we’ve seen hungrier folk than us tucking into the full English breakfast with relish.

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Peggy Jan 03, 2013 09:39 am

I went to a terrible brunch here for xmas day. Usually the food here is immense - but it was all served outdoors, stewed in big vats. Their was no roast potatoes for xmas dinner. Yorkshire puddings were cold. At the BBQ area meat was blackened on the outside and raw in the middle. They clearly tried to pack a ridiculous anount of people in this venue for the day. We paid 600 aed for 3 hours of terrible food.

Mamta Jun 16, 2009 05:24 am

Would you go back to this restaurant? yes

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Buffet is average, but value for money during the 99dhs promotion! Great ambience, lively place and lots of fun while hanging out with a big group.

Roxanne May 07, 2009 10:05 am

Would you go back to this restaurant? no

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Food is definitely not worth going back for

Juliette Mar 17, 2009 11:21 am

Would you go back to this restaurant? no

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Lots of fun, great atmosphere, nice a la carte options, but buffet is a bit average and limited and unoriginal.